| You could spend your time in Hawaii lazing on the | | | | soothing and at the same time invigorating |
| beach with a cold drink in your hand. But to do so | | | | experience. |
| means missing out on all the fun activities that the | | | | Party Time |
| islands have to offer and which contribute to the | | | | Everyone loves a good party and few are better |
| Hawaiian experience. Here's a list of the ten most | | | | than a luau. This is the ultimate Polynesian sensory |
| popular activities for tourists. Not everyone will be | | | | experience which combines the history of the |
| interested in all of them, but remember that they | | | | people, their music and dance with the rich colors |
| are all part of the island experience and it is | | | | of the islands. Fire-dancing, hulas, grass skirts, |
| worthwhile being adventurous and trying | | | | warriors with vividly painted faces all contribute to |
| something you may not think you will like. The | | | | this one of a kind experience. And of course, |
| results may surprise you. | | | | there is the food – extremely appealing and |
| Spend a Day on the Beach | | | | unique to the islands. |
| This is so obvious it barely needs saying, but it is | | | | The Waikiki Urban Experience |
| the reason that most people visit Hawaii. Waikiki | | | | Forget the big shops and malls and spend a day |
| Beach is world-famous and is known for | | | | exploring the small quaint stores and artist studios |
| epitomizing the Hawaiian beach lifestyle. It is not | | | | where you will find the local art, shirts dyed with |
| inexpensive by any means, but it offers the | | | | the local red dirt to give a unique look, local nuts, |
| ultimate beach experience and is something that | | | | CDs made by the local musicians, handmade |
| must be experienced. | | | | jewelry, handicrafts, Polynesian-style furniture, |
| Take a Dinner Cruise | | | | tropical flowers and much more. Also visit the |
| Another unique experience is taking a sunset | | | | many restaurants. Hawaii is today a mix of |
| cruise down the coast and enjoying gourmet | | | | cultures and you will find fusion food that |
| cuisine and wines while watching the lights of | | | | incorporates Chinese, Korean, Japanese and |
| Honolulu slowly drift by. A not to be missed | | | | European influences to produce a cuisine you will |
| romantic experience for all age groups. | | | | not find on the mainland. |
| A Helicopter Flight over Kauai | | | | Go For a Drive |
| For something totally different fly over Kauai in a | | | | Rent a car from Kahului airport on Maui and drive |
| helicopter and get a bird's eye view of the | | | | to Hana where you will find magnificent waterfalls |
| stunning scenery. Most of the island is not | | | | and great hiking trails. But getting there is half the |
| accessible by foot and this is the best way to see | | | | fun and as you drive you will pass through tropical |
| all those parts of the island that you would | | | | rainforests and pass by beaches covered by |
| otherwise miss, including the majestic mountains | | | | unusual black sand. |
| with the verdant green slopes. Experienced pilots | | | | Surfing, Of Course |
| will tell you about the places you fly over and | | | | Surfing was invented in the islands and the image |
| what makes them so special. | | | | of surfers hanging 10 is one that everyone |
| Whale Watching From a Catamaran | | | | associates with Hawaii. If you are a surfer, this is |
| In winter, humpback whales leave their Alaskan | | | | where you will find some of the best surfing in |
| home to mate, give birth and nurse their young in | | | | the world. And if you are not, why not try your |
| the mild waters off Hawaii. A catamaran day trip | | | | hand at it? Surfing lessons for beginners are easily |
| to where the schools of whales have their | | | | available at places where the waves are not high |
| temporary homes is a fascinating experience and | | | | and you can learn this addictive sport in complete |
| a great way to get up close and personal with | | | | safety. |
| these majestic creatures of the sea. | | | | Kayaking |
| Tee Off | | | | A five-hour kayaking trip down the Wailua River |
| For golfers, the islands' many world class golf | | | | on Kauai is a fun experience for the whole family. |
| courses are a must. And even if you are not | | | | The trip takes about half a day and includes a |
| someone who enjoys the game, just walking | | | | hike to the waterfalls and a chance to swim in the |
| around the courses with dramatic landscapes, | | | | clear water pools at the base of the falls. |
| incredible vegetation and lush green fairways is a | | | | |